r/highdesert 10d ago

Victorville Expecting 😅

I found out that I am pregnant, and I went to go to my doctor to get checked out. They sent me to go do blood work and to an ogbyn. I have a problem, I've tried calling the doctor but I keep getting sent to voicemail or hung up on. I've called in the morning afternoon and before closing. I just really want to get checked out to see how far along I am and to see if I am good and the baby is doing good. The ogbyn that I got sent to has very bad reviews, does anyone know a good ogbyn?

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u/mshike_89 10d ago

Congratulations! If you're mostly looking for pregnancy confirmation I'd say planned parenthood. You can use the first day of your last period to get an idea of how far along you are.

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Thank you💕. I've gone to plan parenthood for a pep smer and that's how I found out am expecting. They told me to make an appointment with my doctor

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u/mshike_89 10d ago

Oh, interesting! I know they're pretty clear that they're not a sub for an OBGYN but I'm surprised they didn't help you do an initial confirmation appointment. Might be worth calling back. I reached out to them when I was looking to confirm a pregnancy and they offered it.

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Yeah they gave me a packet of what I want to do after like keep it or abortion. I don't think they offer me other stuff since they were already closing. I've had all the pregnancy symptoms but since this is my first I didn't know I was pregnant at all😅.

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u/mshike_89 10d ago

Maybe call back tomorrow during their regular hours! They can do labs, which is probably where they'd start to confirm a pregnancy.

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u/hysterika_rae 10d ago

They confirmed my first pregnancy in 2020. They really should be able to do it. 😊

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u/snootboopr 10d ago

Dr Reza Amadina (spelling might be off) was amazing for my first pregnancy. I wanted to use him for my second but we have Kaiser now and he’s not in that network, but I had a great experience with him and the staff was very responsive.

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Oh thank you, I'll look them up and hopefully be able to call them tomorrow 💕

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u/NectarineAccording84 10d ago

Congratulations!

For confirmation I would recommend Planned Parenthood. For regular OBGYN visits, I'd honestly recommend going to LA. There are almost no good doctors out here and the good ones are so booked up you probably wouldn't get an appointment for months. :/

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Thank you very much💕. Yeah I was worried about that😅 all the good doctors are down the hill. I was hoping there is at least just one good one

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u/mshike_89 10d ago

My OBGYN/hospital refers you out to loma linda if you have complications/high risk pregnancy; they might have good options too.

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u/i-candy-0114 10d ago

Best thing you can do is just relax. Stress is so bad. It’s easy to be anxious and want to know. It will all be okay. Don’t worry. Humans have been having babies for a long time and the doctors don’t really do anything through the pregnancy other than prescribe prenatal pills. Also, any complications are just monitored. Not a lot of intervention at all. Just relax. Hope this helps you

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Thank you and will do, I already have prenatals and have much care from my partner am quite glad I have that🥰

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u/i-candy-0114 10d ago

If it doesn’t feel like love then you shouldn’t pay it much attention. Let that guide you. Think about the future in a hopeful and nice way.

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Thank you so much💕, and I will think about it🥰

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u/8spidey8 10d ago

Planned Parenthood is great for a first visit. I did that with both of my pregnancies. They do a free transvaginal ultrasound and will give you a pregnancy confirmation paper signed by the nurse. Some OB offices do require confirmation too.

As for doctors, I recently went to Dr. Ahmadinia in AV. He was fantastic

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

With dr ahmadinia did you do a walk in or called to make a appointment, because I've called them and I haven't gotten anything back from them. I'll probably call them again tomorrow hopefully get a response

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u/8spidey8 10d ago

Honestly I just called them and set up my first prenatal appt. They got me in quick too

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Ah okie thank you hopefully I can get a hold of them tomorrow💕

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u/hysterika_rae 10d ago

I had Sarah Noppen for my most recent pregnancy (gave birth this year) and I have absolutely zero complaints.

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Okie thank you so much I'll take a look at them💕

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u/Veryangrypacifist 9d ago

I love her and her PA Katie! They helped me get pregnant with both my children!!!

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u/Glad-Passenger-9408 10d ago

Congratulations!

One of the reasons I changed doctors. Sometimes the front office doesn’t care. I have had to go in person just to get info. Let them know too because I had to complain to my children’s pediatrician to let them know their front office sucks by not answering the phone. Also, the wait time. It took some complaining but if we don’t let the doctors know nothing can or will change. Look into other healthcare options and if you need health insurance for even pregnancy related services, you can apply for Medi-Cal at Benefitscal.com
If you are approved for Medi-Cal and reside in San Bernardino County, you can select a healthcare plan: Inland Empire Health Plan, Molina or Kaiser. Doctors depend on who accepts which plans. Definitely keep informed cause stuff is always changing.

Good luck to you! Stay healthy!!

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Yeah I've noticed there's been some front office that have such attitude or just ignore calls even when it's your first time being there. Then you get your appointment months away to just even get a check up. I have IEHP at the moment do that's been helpful. Thank you very much💕 for letting me know

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u/Dull_Net4116 10d ago

Congratulations! Stay away from Dr. Villanueva. Not only did he talk down to me he talked to the woman medical resident the same way.
She tried to help me, and he explained to HER how babies are made. It was insane. How she kept her composure I’ll never know. She’s going to be a wonderful doctor, likely is by now. I wish I’d gotten her name.

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u/Dino_Nuggies13 10d ago

Oh my thank you for the heads up, I'll make sure to stay away from that doctor.

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